By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief UK-based Blond Sheep Licensing has secured the global representation rights to MetaGallery.Ltd’s portfolio of art related properties. The agency says the immediate focus will be in developing a licensing program for The Advisory Bored TM, a dynamic collective of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs. The agreement will give Blonde Sheep … [Read more...] about Blonde Sheep Secures Agency Rights for Bored Ape NFTs
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Why You Need to Watch the Getty Images Lawsuit Against Stability AI
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a world first, Getty Images is suing AI art generator Stability AI for copyright infringement, alleging it processed millions of its images. Stability AI is the company that created the popular art generation tool Stability Diffusion, which has already created millions of images for its users. However, like other similar programs, … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Watch the Getty Images Lawsuit Against Stability AI
Dungeons & Dragons Faces Fan Backlash Over Leaked Licensing Agreement
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro’s hugely successful Wizards of the Coast faced a fan revolt this week over its new licensing rules. At one point, as Games Radar reported, so many fans cancelled their subscriptions to the online hub D&D Beyond that it apparently caused the site to crash. So, what touched off this fury among the Dungeons & Dragons … [Read more...] about Dungeons & Dragons Faces Fan Backlash Over Leaked Licensing Agreement
Genius Brands Unveils Music Division Headed by Juan Carlos Quintero
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Genius Brands has announced the formation of a new music publishing division called Genius Music. The newly-created Genius Music division will focus on developing and monetizing music publishing rights through the company's global network of streaming platforms and broadcast outlets. Juan Carlos Quintero has been appointed as the head … [Read more...] about Genius Brands Unveils Music Division Headed by Juan Carlos Quintero
Dino Ranch Rounds Up Herd of New Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Boat Rocker Studios has secured a range of new licensing deals for its Dino Ranch entertainment franchise. The new licensees for the brand were secured by several licensing agents including Super RTL, Plus License and Haven. In Australia, Hunter is developing a line of Dino Ranch carnival show bags for amusement parks and … [Read more...] about Dino Ranch Rounds Up Herd of New Licensing Deals
Lefties Sets Sail With Popeye-Themed Apparel Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features and Lefties have partnered on a licensed apparel collection featuring Popeye the Sailorman. The co-branded collection includes t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, socks, pajamas, and jogger pants that feature graphic art inspired by the Popeye franchise. The Popeye brand is owned by King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst … [Read more...] about Lefties Sets Sail With Popeye-Themed Apparel Collection
Dhruv Kapoor Stomps Milan Fashion Week With Godzilla-Inspired Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toho International has partnered with Dhruv Kapoor for a licensed fashion collection based on Toho's Godzilla brand. The Dhruv Kapoor x Godzilla fashion collaboration debuted on the catwalk during the Fall/Winter section of Milan's 2023 Fashion Week. The Godzilla brand first appeared in 1954 in the live-action Japanese monster film, … [Read more...] about Dhruv Kapoor Stomps Milan Fashion Week With Godzilla-Inspired Line
Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Children's entertainment brand Studio 100 Media has appointed Alexandros Visentin as the company's new business development manager. Visentin will be responsible for leading Studio 100 Media's apparel division and expanding the reach of the company's core brands and third-party licensing rights. ”With Alexandros, we are gaining a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager
Marks & Spencer Pilots Virtual ‘Try-On’ Technology From Zyler
The UK retail chain Marks & Spencer has debuted a new technology allowing users to virtually try on clothing. The new tech was developed by partner Zyler, and has been rolled out in Marks & Spencers outlets in Oxford Circus and Harrogate, both in London. The feature was trialed with the clothing brand Jaeger. "The introduction of this technology provides a … [Read more...] about Marks & Spencer Pilots Virtual ‘Try-On’ Technology From Zyler
Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter VIZ Media has appointed WP Brands as its Oceania licensing agency for the Australia and New Zealand regions. WP Brands is a licensing, marketing, and content syndication specialist for the Oceania markets. The agency offers its services for all categories of entertainment and lifestyle properties. “This is an amazing opportunity, and … [Read more...] about Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets